however, the number of people who do battle acne during their adulthood may surprise you. While teens do make up a large

percentage of the acne-suffering population, it is more prevalent in adults than one might think.

Dermatologists say that adult acne is more likely to leave permanent scars because as the skin ages and loses collagen, it's

more difficult for it to bounce back and the scars are, therefore, often unable to heal as they would in younger skin.

Psychological scarring can be much harder to trace, and sometimes more difficult to deal with because of the misconceptions

that accompany them. For example, it has been believed that the psychological effects of adult acne are easier to deal with

because adults are able to accept the condition better than teens. In reality, the ramifications of these scars can be

severe because acne has been perceived to be a condition specific to teens. Though we know this isn't the case, many people

are often afraid to admit they have adult acne and seek treatment.

Acne can be influenced by hormone levels because hormones promote oil production which clogs pores and can cause acne. This

can continue to happen even after a person moves from adolescence into adulthood.

There are many different causes of adult acne, and the cause and type must be determined before the right treatment can be

found.

Until recently, it was believed that adult acne was relatively uncommon. This was due to the lack of reported cases of adult

acne, along with the fewer number of doctors visits from adult sufferers.

As more information about adult acne became available, the more people spoke out about their experiences. This helped them

realize that they were not alone in their struggles. Many women, especially, suffer from acne for much the same reason as

teens, hormones produce oil which, then clogs pores and causes breakouts.

There are numerous treatments available, some over-the-counter, and others, prescription.

Another aspect of adult acne that makes it difficult to cope with is the scarring acne can leave. Aging skin is thinner, and

is not able to bounce back like that of an adolescent. While this isn't as much a concern for young adults as it is older

sufferers, prolonged acne could mean deeper scars that are, in turn, more visible. This, too, can play a significant role in

how one feels about his or her appearance.

No matter the cause and type, treatment is the first step to feeling better about your acne and how it effects you. When you

are treating it, you are acting, and though the results will not be visible for a time, this will certainly help put you on

the road to recovery.